PROJECT: DIVERGE

“I HURT people. I’m violent.”Ricky Richards is the seventh Artist announced for Project: Diverge’s Operation New Wave on April 21, 2018 at the Old Bridge Elks in Old Bridge, NJ, joining Tough Tim Hughes, “the Magnificent” Giovanni Marranca, 2Hot Steve Scott, Darius Carter, Vince Steele, and Tom O’Malley as the other participants announced.Representing the style of Violence, Richards is from Long Island, NY. A die-hard fan of the New York Islanders, Richards learned his fighting ability by watching his favorite Islanders fight on the ice, which, in turn, allowed him to bring that mentality in between the ropes.“People think that Violence in this day-and-age, you need barbed wire and you need chairs and you need cinderblocks...you don’t need that. All you need is two good fists, two good feet, some muscles, and you need to be able to hurt someone.”Richards is silent, but violent. Richards is methodical. Richards is an angry man. Is there any one who could go fist-for-fist with him at Operation New Wave? He intends to prove that no one can on 4.21.18.Ricky Richards is the seventh participant in Project: Diverge’s first Operation. Who will be the FINAL Artist? Stay tuned on March 23, 2018 to ProjectDiverge.com for the eighth artist announced for Operation New Wave 4.21.18 in Old Bridge.FollowRicky Richards on Facebook and onTwitter at @Tru_Richards.

“It’s a big man’s sport, and it needs to stay that way.”Vince Steele is the sixth Artist announced for Project: Diverge’s Operation New Wave on April 21, 2018 at the Old Bridge Elks in Old Bridge, NJ, joining Tough Tim Hughes, “the Magnificent” Giovanni Marranca, 2Hot Steve Scott, Darius Carter, and Tom O’Malley as the other participants announced.Representing the style of Powerhouse, Steele is born and bred from the Bronx, NY. 6’6 and 435 lbs, Steele is a flat out bruiser in between the ropes. Showcasing his brute strength and awesome agility, “the Jurassic Juggernaut” isn’t your typical big man; however, he understands one thing: size is everything.“Being a Powerhouse, you have to be explosive. It’s not just moves; it’s how they are performed. To actually pick someone up against their will and slam ‘em down into the mat, that’s something exciting.”Vince Steele almost lost everything, from his significant other and his dear mother. The one thing that pushed him through: WRESTLING. “The Jurassic Juggernaut” intends to outright dominate Project: Diverge.Vince Steele is the sixth participant in Project: Diverge’s first Operation. Who will be the next person included? Stay tuned on March 16, 2018 to ProjectDiverge.com for the seventh artist announced for Operation New Wave 4.21.18 in Old Bridge.Follow Vince Steele on Facebook and on Instagram at SteeleVince.​

“‘I feel my main goal in the wrestling ring is to win.”Tom O’Malley is the fifth Artist announced for Project: Diverge’s Operation New Wave on April 21, 2018 at the Old Bridge Elks in Old Bridge, NJ, joining Tough Tim Hughes, “the Magnificent” Giovanni Marranca, 2Hot Steve Scott, and Darius Carter as the other participants announced.Representing the style of Scientific Wrestling, O’Malley broke in, similar to Marranca and Scott, through the ACE Wrestling Academy in Union City, NJ under the tutelage of former Ring of Honor World Champion Jay Lethal. O’Malley mixes his strong pro wrestling background with his amateur wrestling foundation. He is one of the rare grapplers to go to Nationals in Rochester, MN from Middlesex County College in 2006. With that strong base, O’Malley has taken to the mat and has really developed his craft as a fantastic scientific wrestler in the pros.“Talk is cheap, and I’m here to win.”A man of few words, O’Malley intends to prove that his silent but violent demeanor will bring him to the forefront of the New Wave and showcase that scientific is what will win Operation New Wave.Tom O’Malley is the fourth participant in Project: Diverge’s first Operation. Who will be the next person included? Stay tuned on March 9, 2018 to ProjectDiverge.com for the sixth artist announced for Operation New Wave 4.21.18 in Old Bridge.Follow Tom O’Malley on Instagram at TScan75.

With four of the 8 Artists announced thus far for Project: Diverge’s Operation New Wave on 4.21.18 at the Old Bridge Elks in Old Bridge, NJ inTough Tim Hughes, “the Magnificent” Giovanni Marranca, 2Hot Steve Scott, and Mr. Darius Carter, Jon Harder took a step back and recorded the first studio taping of the Purge of Diverge.Jon’s guest, MC Monty Max, who was announced as the Hypeman for Diverge, pitched a unique concept to completely round out Operation New Wave.What was the idea? A concept called THE STYLES CLASH. 4 different Artists in an multi-man elimination match, where the last surviving style represented would win the match and be the ultimate master of the Styles Clash.What styles will be in this Styles Clash? What performers? In five weeks time, MC Monty Max will return to the Purge of Diverse and announce who. With Jon Harder perplexed yet intrigued, you can see Operation New Wave developing a bit of a side path on the road to 4.21.18.While MC Monty Max is hyping and developing the Styles Clash, when will the next artist be announced?Stay tuned on March 2, 2018 to ProjectDiverge.com for the fifth artist announced for Operation New Wave 4.21.18 in Old Bridge.#DIVERGE

“I am the catalyst.”With confidence and pride, Darius Carter became the 4th Artist announced for Project: Diverge on April 21, 2018 as a part of the Operation New Wave at the Old Bridge Elks in Old Bridge Elks in Old Bridge, NJ, alongside announced named “Tough” Tim Hughes, “the Magnificent” Giovanni Marranca, and and 2Hot Steve Scott.Representing the style of Hybrid, Mr. Carter broke in through the Bodyslam Wrestling Organization under Richie Rotten and Nunzio. However, it has been the independent circuit in the Northeast where Carter has really picked up his craft. Utilizing his scientific skills, mixed with a striking base, and his ever-evolving infusion of World of Sport style, which definitely got him over to the United Kingdom for a ten-day tour in 2017, Carter is the perfect blend for the Hyrbid style.“‘Wrestling’s Richest Prize’ is being the best at every facet. And that’s what Darius Carter is.”However, throughout this process of Carter joining Diverge, you can sense he has something to prove, but also has a hint of worry about if he doesn’t succeed. Knowing “Wrestling’s Richest Prize”, his pure knowledge of the game will get him through quite well.Darius Carter is the fourth participant in Project: Diverge’s first Operation. Who will be the next person included? Stay tuned on March 9, 2018 to ProjectDiverge.com for the fifth artist announced for Operation New Wave 4.21.18 in Old Bridge.Follow Darius Carter on Twitter @MrDariusCarter and on Facebook at Darius Carter.

“I intend to prove that I’m not just a gimmick guy, but that my speed got me to where I wanted to be.”

With excitement and flash, 2Hot Steve Scott became the 3rd Artist announced for Project: Diverge on April 21, 2018 as a part of the Operation New Wave at the Old Bridge Elks in Old Bridge Elks in Old Bridge, NJ, alongside announced named “Tough” Tim Hughes and “the Magnificent” Giovanni Marranca.

Representing the style of Speed, Scott, similar to Marranca, broke in under the tutelage of former ROH World Champion Jay Lethal at the ACE Wrestling Academy in Union City, NJ in 2006. Over time. 2Hot became a very popular commodity in the New Jersey independents, developing a persona based around selfies. Character aside, Scott is one of the most underrated performers in the game and so quick and fluid with every movement in between the ropes.

Steve Scott is quite the entertainer, but Operation New Wave has a unique meaning for him come April 21.

“I’ve had fun for 12 years. Now it’s time to step it up a notch.”

2Hot Steve Scott is the third participant in Project: Diverge’s first Operation. Who will be the next person included? Stay tuned on February 16, 2018 to ProjectDiverge.com for the fourth artist announced for Operation New Wave 4.21.18 in Old Bridge.Follow Steve Scott on Twitter @2hotstevescott and on Facebook under 2Hot Steve Scott

“On April 21, 2018, I intend to prove that I’m as #$%$# Magnificent as I say I am.”

With bluntness and honesty, “the Magnificent” Giovanni Marranca officially joined “Tough” Tim Hughes as the next artist to join Project: Diverge for Operation New Wave, April 21, 2018, at the Old Bridge Elks in Old Bridge, NJ.

Representing the style of Striking, Marranca broke in under the tutelage of former ROH World Champion Jay Lethal at the ACE Wrestling Academy in Union City, NJ in 2006. Over the next several years, Marranca scratched and clawed through the New Jersey independents; however, felt slighted and overlooked by the majority of locker rooms. Disenfranchised, “Magnificent” Marranca walked away in 2015.

However, with Operation New Wave coming 4.21.18, Marranca has decided to come back into the sport from his self-imposed sabbatical. His objective is simple and his goal is clear.

“My career is over if I don’t win this. This is all or nothing for me. Operation New Wave is my last stand.”

“Magnificent” Giovanni Marranca is the second participant in Project: Diverge’s first Operation. Who will be the next person included? Stay tuned on February 9, 2018 to ProjectDiverge.com for the third artist announced for Operation New Wave 4.21.18 in Old Bridge.Follow Giovanni Marranca on Instagram at ElMagnifico88.